2005 Chevrolet Avalanche
Recalls, consumer complaints and crash ratings from NHTSA
Recalls3
Seat beltsRear/otherApr 22, 2005, Campaign 05V163000
ON CERTAIN CREW CAB PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE 2ND ROW CENTER OCCUPANT SEAT BELT ROUTING MAY MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO POSITION THE LAP PORTION OF THE SAFETY BELT LOW AROUND THE HIPS OF OCCUPANTS, ESPECIALLY SMALLER OCCUPANTS, SEATED IN THIS POSITION. APPROPRIATE USE OF A CHILD SEAT OR BOOSTER SEAT, AS RECOMMENDED FOR SMALL CHILDREN, DOES IMPROVE THE FIT CONDITION FOR THIS USER GROUP. IN ADDITION TO INSTRUCTIONS ON PROPER INFANT AND YOUNG CHILD RESTRAINT (WITH CHILD SEATS OR BOOSTERS), SPECIAL VERBIAGE FOR RESTRAINING OLDER CHILD IS INCLUDED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL. ALSO, THE SUGGESTED SEAT BELT FIT/ROUTING FOR ADULTS, IRRESPECTIVE OF SEATING POSITION, IS DESCRIBED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL TEXT.
Risk
A LAP PORTION OF THE SEAT BELT ROUTING THAT IS NOT LOW AND SNUG ON THE HIPS CAN ALLOW THE LAP BELT TO RIDE UP ON AN OCCUPANT'S ABDOMEN INSTEAD OF FITTING LOW AROUND THEIR HIPBONES, AND THEREFORE, CAN EXPOSE THEM TO MORE RISK OF ABDOMINAL AND INTERNAL ORGAN INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL CUT OPEN THE GUIDE LOOP, REMOVE A PORTION OF THE LOOP, AND THEN THE REMAINING TWO SIDES SHOULD BE FOLDED OVER AND SECURED WITH A RETAINER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 21, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, OR HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493.
Power trainManual transmission, shift pattern indicatorFeb 14, 2005, Campaign 05V055000
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 102, "TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER SEQUENCE, STARTER INTERLOCK AND TRANSMISSION BRAKING EFFECT." UNDER CERTAIN VEHICLE STARTING CONDITIONS, THE SHIFT LEVER POSITION INDICATOR LOCATED IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER MAY NOT ILLUMINATE. IF THE SHIFT LEVER POSITION INDICATOR DOES NOT ILLUMINATE, THE DRIVER MAY NOT KNOW WHICH GEAR THE VEHICLE IS IN.
Risk
THE VEHICLE MAY MOVE IN AN UNINTENDED DIRECTION RESULTING IN POSSIBLE INJURY TO OTHERS OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 14, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, AND GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.
Service brakes, hydraulicFeb 8, 2005, Campaign 05V043000
CERTAIN TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND VANS EQUIPPED WITH BOSCH HYDRO-BOOST BRAKE ASSEMBLIES, THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER PRESSURE ACCUMULATOR MAY CRACK AND SEPARATE FROM THE HYDRO-BOOST ASSEMBLY DURING NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS.
Risk
IF A SEPARATION OCCURRED AND THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE WERE OPEN, FRAGMENTS FROM THE ACCUMULATOR COULD CAUSE INJURY TO PEOPLE IN THE IMMEDIATE AREA. THE PRESENCE OF THIS CRACK OR FRACTURED SURFACE COULD ALLOW THE HYDRAULIC FLUID TO LEAK FROM THE ACCUMULATOR CIRCUIT OF THE BOOSTER ASSEMBLY. THE LOSS OF FLUID WOULD CAUSE INCREASED STEERING AND BRAKING EFFORT AND A CRASH MAY OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL TEST THE HYDRO-BOOST ASSEMBLY FOR FUNCTIONAL OPERATION OF THE TWO-FUNCTION VALVE. IF THE HYDRO-BOOST ASSEMBLY FAILS THE TEST, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 23, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC TRUCKS AT 1-866-996-9463 AND HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493.
All recalls issued for this model year. To see whether any are still unrepaired on a specific vehicle, check its VIN at NHTSA.
Recent complaints206 total
Most reported, across all 206 complaints
- Electrical system34%
- Power train13%
- Air bags11%
Electrical systemFiled Apr 27, 2026
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale from a towing company. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 163,428, and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 167,126. The contact stated that the Carfax Report indicated that the mileage was 141,207, and that the odometer had been rolled back.
Incident Apr 20, 2026
WheelsFiled Jan 17, 2024
Gear shift indicator does not always light. Has been an issue with other models but has never been recalled for this specific model. Don’t always know what gear you are in. Spare tire completely rusted out, unable to get down. Not sure if this is a recall issue but apparently common for this vehicle
Incident Jan 17, 2024
Air bagsFiled Aug 6, 2021
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the passenger’s side air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed that the passenger’s side air bag was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 16,900.
Incident Aug 6, 2021
Steering, service brakesFiled Mar 6, 2020
SO THE HYDRABOOST IS FAILING AND MY TRUCK IS POURING AN INSANE AMOUNT OF POWER STEERING FLUID FROM HYDRABOOST SYSTEM. WHEN RESEARCHING THIS PROBLEM FOR MY YEAR MAKE AND MODEL THE HYDRABOOST RECALL POPS UP BUT WHEN CALLING CHEVROLET THEY WANT TO DO NOTHING. WHEN ITS APPARENT MY TRUCK IS AFFECTED BY TRASH PARTS. IT ONLY HAS 149000 MILES ON IT AND THE HYDRABOOST SYSTEM IS GONE. I'M TIRED OF ADDING 2 QUARTS OF POWER STEERING FLUID A WEEK, AND CANT EVEN DRIVE MY FAMILY AROUND BECAUSE I WAITING ON BRAKES TO SPORADICALLY FAIL DUE TO THE SYSTEM BEING COMPROMISED.
Incident Feb 20, 2019
Electrical systemFiled Jul 23, 2019
THE SHIFT LEVER POSITION INDICATOR LOCATED IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER DOES NOT ILLUMINATE THEREFORE, I DON'T KNOW WHAT GEAR THE VEHICLE IS IN. IT SEEMS LIKE A SAFETY ISSUE TO ME. IT OCCURS WHEN I START THE VEHICLE, AM MOVING AND WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS ARE ON.
Incident Oct 15, 2018
Electrical system, fuel/propulsion systemFiled Sep 11, 2018
FUEL PUMP FAILED
Incident Aug 22, 2018
Suspension, service brakesFiled Apr 26, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, A SCREECHING NOISE EMERGED FROM THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO WILSON COUNTY MOTORS CHEVROLET IN LEBANON, TENNESSEE (615-257-0578) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL HUB FAILED AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT ALONG WITH THE ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 178,000.
Incident Apr 21, 2018
Exterior lighting, interior lightingFiled Mar 22, 2018
THE SHIFT LEVER POSITION IS NOT ILLUMINATED. THERE IS ANOTHER RECALL FOR THIS SAME ISSUE BUT THE COMPANY WILL NOT DO ANYTHING. I TURN THE VEHICLE ON AND CANNOT TELL WHAT GEAR I EVEN AM IN,
Incident Mar 15, 2018
Service brakesFiled Feb 19, 2018
METAL BRAKE LINE CORRODED THROUGH WHILE DRIVING CAUSING ALMOST TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKES.
Incident Feb 1, 2018
Unknown or otherFiled Jan 23, 2018
THE GEAR SHIFT INDICATOR DOES NOT LIGHT UP IN THE INSTRUMENT PANNEL. THEREFORE YOU DON'T KNOW VWHAT GEAR YOU ARE IN. I DO UNDERSTAND THERE WAS A RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN 05V055000 RECALL BAGAN ON 02/14/2005
Incident Jan 22, 2018
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Power trainFiled Jan 8, 2018
AT 80K I PUT MY TRUCK IN REVERSE AND HEARD A CLUNK SOUND AND IMMEDIATELY IT WOULDN'T SHIFT GEARS ANYMORE. I WENT AND HAD THE TRANSMISSION REBUILT WHICH LASTED ROUGHLY 10K MORE. NOW, THE TRUCK WON'T SHIFT YET AGAIN AND THE FILTER WAS CHANGED AND THE REAR OUTPUT SEAL. CURRENTLY, WHEN I DRIVE SINCE ITS MY ONLY VEHICLE, ONE MINUTE IT WILL SHIFT FINE BUT AFTER I TURN THE ENGINE OFF AND ON AGAIN, IT WILL NOT SHIFT FROM FIRST AND THE AGAIN, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON!
Incident Jan 6, 2018
Fuel/propulsion systemFiled Oct 12, 2017
WHILE FUELING THERE SEEMS TO BE A BACKLASH AIR BUBBLE THAT OCCURS AND IT TAKES APPROXIMATELY 10 MINUTES TO PUT $30 WORTH OF FUEL. WHILE PUMPING THE GAS NO MATTER HOW SLOW OR FAST AS THE SAFETY IS IN PLACE TO STOP THE FUEL FROM COMING OUT OF THE FUEL NECK WHERE IT MEETS THE FUEL GOING IN THIS IS NORMAL TO KICK OFF THE FUEL SO SPILLAGE DOES NOT BECOME A PROBLEM HOWEVER WHEN YOU STOP FUELING THERE IS A BURP BACK AS IN A AIR BUBBLE THAT SPLASHES OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE WHICH COULD POTENTIALLY SPLASH IN A FACE OR ON YOUR SKIN AND IT ALSO RUNS DOWN THE SIDE OF THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE AGAIN THAT IS WHEN FUELING HAS STOPPED IT BURPS THE FUEL OUT OF THE VEHICLE. OBVIOUSLY THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY WHILE FUELING. THIS OCCURS NO MATTER WHAT GAS STATION IS USED OLD NEW IT DOESN'T MATTER.
Incident Oct 12, 2017
Service brakesFiled Oct 2, 2017
BRAKE FAILURE - LOSS OF PRESSURE/FLUID. BRAKE LINES FROM MASTER CYLINDER TO ABS DISTRIBUTION BLOCK CORRODED AND RUPTURED. LUCKILY, FAILURE OCCURRED JUST AFTER RETURNING HOME, MANEUVERING IN THE DRIVEWAY. I HAVE CONTACTED GM TO OPEN A CASE AND SEEK DIAGNOSIS/REPAIR. VEHICLE IS IN TN; NOT A HIGH SNOW/CORROSION AREA.
Incident Sep 30, 2017
Power trainFiled Aug 12, 2017
DRIVING DOWN COUNTY RD STOPPED AT STOP SIGN. STARTED TO TAKE OFF IT STARTED SLIPPING THEN QUIT PULLING COMPLETLY.PUET IT IN ALL DRIVES 1,2,3, & D NOTHING HAPPENED CUT ENGINE OFF PUT IT IN DRIVE IT STARTED OUT LIKE NOTHING HAPPENED FOR SHORT DISTANCE THEN SAME THING AGAIN.
Incident Aug 12, 2017
StructureFiled Mar 17, 2017
I WAS TOLD BY A GM DEALER HOW MY VEHICLE IS RUSTED EXCESSIVELY WITH THE UNDERCARRIAGE AND THE QUARTER SILLS THAT HAVE A RUST THROUGH HOLE ABOUT 3 INCHES. I'VE OPENED A CASE WITH GM AND THEY STATED ITS OUT OF WARRANTY. I DON'T KNOW HOW GM GETS AWAY WITH THIS REPAIR AND TOYOTA HAD TO BUYBACK VEHICLE OR DO FRAME REPLACEMENTS
Incident Jan 1, 2016
Fuel/propulsion systemFiled Feb 23, 2017
THERE IS A FUEL SMELL THAT OCCURS WHEN VEHICLE IS RUNNING AND IMMEDIATELY WHEN IGNITION IS TURN TO ON POSITION ESPECIALLY ON THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE.
Incident Feb 14, 2017
Electrical systemFiled Dec 22, 2016
THE SHIFT LEVER POSITION INDICATOR DOES NOT ILLUMINATE. THE ODOMETER DOES NOT SHOW CURRENT SPEED ( MILES PER HOUR .) THE ABS SENSOR DOESN'T WORK.
Incident Dec 22, 2016
Electrical systemFireFiled Dec 20, 2016
THE FAN MOTOR CONTROL RELAY AND CONNECTOR SHORT CIRCUITED AND BURNED UP. THE LOCATION OF THIS RELAY IS BEHIND AND SLIGHTLY BELOW THE GLOVE BOX. GENERAL MOTORS ISSUED A SERVICE BULLETIN SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT BULLETIN NO 11046 FOR THIS PROBLEM, HOWEVER IT WAS ONLY VALID IN CANADA, NOT THE UNITED STATES.
Incident Nov 26, 2016
Electronic stability control (ESC), service brakesFiled Dec 19, 2016
I WAS DRIVING TO WORK 12/17/16, 5:40AM. I WAS TRAVELING TO WORK AND I LOST ALL PRESSURE IN MY PEDAL. WHICH LED ME TO NEARLY HIT A TELEPHONE POLE. THE MASTER CYLINDER AND A FLEX BRAKE LINE GOING FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER TO THE BRAKE BOOSTER(MODULE) WERE REPLACED. BUT THIS DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. I HAVE BENCH BLED THE MASTER CYLINDER, AND ALL BRAKE LINES AROUND THE TRUCK. I STILL HAVE NO BRAKES UNLESS YOU PUSH THEM TO THE FLOOR. I HAVE DONE SOME RESEARCH, AND FOUND WERE OTHER PEOPLE WITH THE SAME MODEL AND YEAR TRUCK HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. AFTER READING ALL THOSE BLOGS AND POST, I DISCOVERED THAT THE MODEL AND YEAR OF AVALANCHE THAT I HAVE WAS RECALLED FOR THE ABS SYSTEM FOR FAILURE. *TR
Incident Dec 17, 2016
Electrical system, seat belts, engineFiled Feb 29, 2016
CLUSTER GAUGE IS NOT READ PROPERLY ALL READING ARE ALL OVER THE PLACE.
Incident Feb 13, 2016
Service brakesFiled Dec 14, 2015
CATASTROPHIC BRAKE FAILURE BECAUSE OF FOUR CORRODED BRAKE LINES. ALL FOUR LINES CORRODED IN THE BRACKET HOLDING THE LINES TO THE DRIVER SIDE FRAME RAIL. I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES THERE WAS INITIAL RESISTANCE AND THEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR. I ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES AGAIN BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. I HAD TO APPLY THE PARKING BRAKE TO STOP.
Incident Dec 13, 2015
Fuel/propulsion systemFiled Dec 8, 2015
THE FUEL LINES RUBBING TOGETHER CAUSING FUEL TO DUMP EVERY WHERE RIGHT NEXT TO THE CAT ON THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE TRUCK N THIS IS NOT A RECALL. THEN I SAY ITS ATTEPMED MURDER CHARGE AGAISNT CHEVY....
Incident Dec 7, 2015
Exterior lightingFiled Nov 23, 2015
THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER DOES NOT LIGHT UP. CANNOT TELL WHAT GEAR I AM SHIFTING IN AND OUT OF. THE DIC BUTTONS ON MY STEERING WHEEL DO NOT LIGHT UP, CANNOT TELL IF I HAVE A MALFUNCTION WHEN DRIVING DURING THE DARK. I DID CHECK FOR A RECALL ON THIS AND SAW THAT THERE WAS AN OLDER ONE ISSUED IN 2005 AND THAT IT CLOSED IN 2011. I WAS NOT AWARE OF ANY RECALLS BUT NONE THE LESS I FEEL THAT WITH BOTH COMPONENTS FAILING AND NOT WORKING PROPERLY CAN CAUSE A POTENTIAL PROBLEM WHEN IN OPERATION (DRIVING)
Incident Nov 16, 2015
Service brakesFiled Oct 27, 2015
BRAKES FAILED UNDER HARD STOP (HIGHWAY, IN MOTION). INTERMEDIATE STEEL BRAKE LINE FAILED TO REAR BRAKES IN A MODE OF RUPTURE DUE TO CORROSION. ABS LIGHT HAD BEEN ON WITH SERVICE BRAKE MESSAGE AS WELL. ALL OTHER STEEL LINES WERE CORRODED AND CONTACTED GM. 2 OTHER SILVERADO LINE VEHICLES OWNED ALSO FAILED THIS YEAR DUE TO CORROSION. GM RESPONSE WAS THAT NO RECALL EXISTED. REPLACED ALL STEEL BRAKE LINES IN VEHICLE WITH STAINLESS AFTERMARKET LINES. AFTER MULTIPLE CONTACTS WITH GM CUSTOMER SERVICE, I WAS TOLD TO SAVE MY RECEIPTS FOR REPAIRS. THIS IS AN INCORRECT MATERIAL SPECIFICATION, LATENT DEFECT AND GM NEEDS TO BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE. 3 VEHICLES THAT I OWN WITH THE SAME REPAIR IN 8 MONTHS. INEXCUSABLE!
Incident Jun 21, 2015
EngineFiled Oct 19, 2015
CYLINDER HEADS CRACKED DUE TO POOR CASTING (KNOWN ISSUE BY GM). THIS LED TO COOLANT IN THE ENGINE CAUSING DAMAGE TO LIFTERS. EXPECTED COST TO FIX IS APPROXIMATELY $1,500 IN PARTS UP TO $4,000 IN LABOR.
Incident Oct 19, 2015
Air bagsFiled Aug 25, 2015
AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON AND IT SHOWS IN THE DISPLAY WHEN STARTED TO "SERVICE AIR BAG". NO PREVIOUS ACCIDENT OR ANY INDICATION AS TO THE CAUSE JUST WAS ON ONE DAY WHEN I STARTED IT.
Incident Jul 20, 2015
Service brakesFiled Jul 28, 2015
THE BLOWER STOPPED WORKING ON MY AUTO TEMP CONTROL AND NOW WON'T SHUT OFF.
Incident Jul 25, 2015
Air bagsFiled Jul 21, 2015
8/15/2014 - SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT DISPLAYED. DEALER DIAGNOSED THE ISSUE AS CRASH SENSOR (10370149). DEALERSHIP REPLACED SENSOR - COST $419. 07/10/2015 - SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT DISPLAYED. DEALER DIAGNOSE THE ISSUE AS ANOTHER CRASH SENSOR (10370149). DEALERSHIP REPLACED SENSOR - COST $473. I FIND IT CONCERNING THAT AIR BAG SENSORS ARE FAILING ON A VEHICLE WITH LESS THAN 35,000 MILES. I'M NOT SURE IF THE SYSTEM IS FUNCTIONAL WHEN THESE SENSORS FAIL.
Incident Aug 15, 2014
Fuel/propulsion systemFiled Jul 14, 2015
THE DEFECTIVE FUEL LINES RUBBED TOGETHER AND CAUSED A LEAK. I PAID A LOCAL DEALERSHIP ABOUT $1100 DOLLARS TO REPLACE THE FUEL LINES AS IT WAS UNSAFE. MY VEHICLE IS NOT UNDER A RECALL BUT IN RESEARCHING, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT OTHERS HAVE A RECALL. I OPENED AN INCIDENT WITH CHEVROLET AS A DEFECT BUT THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO ASSIST AS MY TRUCK IS OVER 70K MILES AND PASTED THE WARRANTY, THE FUEL LINES ARE NEXT TO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND WOULD HAVE CAUSED A FIRE.
Incident Apr 17, 2015
Air bagsFiled Jun 27, 2015
SERVICE AIRBAG MESSAGE APPEARS IN THE DIC (DIGITAL INFORMATION CENTER). SEEMS TO BE A VERY COMMON ISSUE ON THE CHEVROLET AVALANCHE.
Incident Jun 23, 2015
Fuel/propulsion systemFiled Mar 13, 2015
AFTER DRIVING THE SMELL OF FUEL COMES FROM THE ENGINE BY THE DRIVERS DOOR. I CONTACTED GM AND MY VEHICLE DOES NOT SHOW ON THE LIST OF THIS KNOWN RECALL. THEY PASSED ME TO A LOCAL DEALERSHIP WHICH STATED MY VEHICLE IS NOT ONE THAT FALLS UNDER THE RECALL AND ADMITTED THEY HAD FIXED OTHERS WITH SIMILAR ISSUES. THIS IS APPALLING THAT A MANUFACTURE CAN ASSIST SOME CUSTOMERS BUT NOT ALL. I WILL NEVER PURCHASE ANOTHER GM VEHICLE AGAIN. *TR
Incident Mar 11, 2015
Electrical systemFiled Mar 13, 2015
THE SPEEDOMETER STICKS AT A SPEED AND WILL DROP TO THE 6 O'CLOCK POSITION. THIS IS A KNOW ISSUE AMONG OWNERS BUT GM NOR THE DEALERSHIPS ARE WILLING TO ACKNOWLEDGE OR FIX IT. THIS IS THE SECOND ISSUE WITH MY VEHICLE THAT GM IS NOT WILLING TO FIX OR TAKE RESPONSIBILITY. I WILL NEVER PURCHASE ANOTHER GM VEHICLE AGAIN. *TR
Incident Dec 19, 2014
Electrical system, electronic stability control (ESC)Filed Feb 27, 2015
2005 CHEVY AVALANCHE 1500 Z66 (5.3L FLEX FUEL). SUDDEN WARNING FROM INFO CENTER ON DASH THAT STABILITRAK HAD BEEN DISABLED. TRACTION CONTROL OFF AND THEFT DETERRENT WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON AND STAYED ON UNTIL VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT. TRUCK WAS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED AFTER APPROX. 1 MINUTE. ALL SYSTEMS NORMAL WHEN RESTARTED. PROBLEM WAS INTERMITTENT AND WHEN IT RETURNED LATER THAT SAME NIGHT, INNOVA CODE READER WAS AT THE READY. P1626 CODE SUGGESTED LOSS OF COMMUNICATION WITH MODULES AMONG OTHER ISSUES. PROBLEM VERY SIMILAR TO ANOTHER COMPLAINT [10631837] IN A 4-WHEEL DRIVE AVALANCHE--MY TRUCK HAS 2-WHEEL DRIVE. WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN SO WILLING TO FILE A COMPLAINT WITH NHTSA EXCEPT FOR THE FACT THAT MY 2007 AVALANCHE LTZ 4-WHEEL DRIVE (5.3 FLEX FUEL) ALSO HAS EXPERIENCED MULTIPLE LOSS OF COMMUNICATION/VOLTAGE DROP EVENTS AMONG INTERNAL COMPONENTS WITH WACKY EVENTS WHILE EITHER DRIVING OR WHILE PARKED [TO INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO FLICKERING HEADLIGHTS WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, CRUISE CONTROL DISENGAGING AT SPEED EITHER BY ITSELF OR WHEN LANE CHANGE/TURN SIGNAL ACTIVATED, HVAC HEAD UNIT GOING OFF AND RESETTING, NAV/RADIO GOING OFF WITH A "POP", DRIVERS DOOR CONTROL PANEL FLASHING ALONG WITH HEADLIGHTS AS TRUCK IS PARKED @ NITE, A DRIVERS SEAT THAT MOVES ALL THE WAY FORWARD AS THE DOORS ARE UNLOCKED WITH THE REMOTE (EASY EXIT FEATURE NEVER USED BY ME), REVERSE MIRROR TILT ACTIVE (THOUGH NEVER SET TO DO SO), ONLY REAR DOORS LOCKING WHEN REMOTE PUSHED--2 FRONT DOORS HAD TO BE MANUALLY LOCKED, ENGINE HOURS BACK TO ZERO, ETC]. NO IMMEDIATE SAFETY ISSUES TO DATE, BUT STABILITRAK TURNING ITSELF OFF WHILE DRIVING WAS NOT REASSURING [AND COULD POSE A DANGER AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND/OR HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS.] DEALERSHIP HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO REPRODUCE PROBLEM(S), BUT HAS SUGGESTED A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THE OEM BATTERY CABLES--MINE TESTED OK PER DEALERSHIP. *TR
Incident Feb 25, 2015
Power trainFiled Jan 28, 2015
WHILE CRUISING ON RT 101 AT 65 MPH, VEHICLE AUTOMATICALLY DOWNSHIFTED INTO SECOND GEAR FOR NO REASON. IN RESPONSE, I WAS FORCED TO DECELERATE TO 35 MPH. TRIED EXPLICITLY PLACING VEHICLE IN THIRD INSTEAD OF "D" FOR DRIVE, BUT, THE DRIVE TRAIN WAS UNRESPONSIVE. SHORTLY THEREAFTER, A "HOT TRANSMISSION" MESSAGE APPEARED ON DASH AND I PULLED OVER AND CHECKED FLUIDS. FLUIDS LOOKED GOOD. DROVE VEHICLE HOME IN SECOND GEAR WITHOUT ISSUE. UPON INVESTIGATION, I DISCOVERED THAT MY AVALANCHE WAS BUILT WITH A WIDELY RECOGNIZED DESIGN FLAW AND UNDERSIZED TRANSMISSION. VARIOUS SOURCES SUGGESTED I FILE COMPLAINT THIS ADDRESS: HTTPS://WWW-ODI.NHTSA.DOT.GOV/VEHICLECOMPLAINT/INDEX.XHTML. *TR
Incident Jan 27, 2015
Service brakes, hydraulicFiled Jan 12, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO DECELERATE AND THE BRAKES FAILED TO ENGAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE ROTORS OVERHEATED AND PRODUCED STEAM. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
Incident Jan 12, 2015
Power trainFiled Dec 31, 2014
THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO SHIFT HARD. THE ANSWER FROM THE DEALER WAS NEED NEW TRANSMISSION FOR $4500. STATED THAT THE FLUID SENSOR HOUSING WAS CRACKED AND THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION NEEDED REPLACEMENT. SEEMED A BIT RIDICULOUS FOR A TWO YEAR OLD VEHICLE THAT TOWED NOTHING. *JS
Incident Sep 5, 2007
Electrical systemFiled Nov 18, 2014
AFTER AND DURING RAIN THE SEAT WARMERS CONTINUALLY TURN ON OVER AND OVER FOR SEVERAL DAYS. ITS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE ABOUT 40,000 MILES RIGHT AFTER EXPIRATION. *TR
Incident Nov 18, 2014
Engine and engine cooling, power trainFiled Nov 18, 2014
RIGHT AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRED THE TRANSMISSION WENT AND I HAD TO REBUILD IT. AT THE SHOP THE TECHS TOLD ME IT WAS DUE TO COOLING, AND THEY INSTALLED A SMALL COOLER BECAUSE THEY SAID THE COOLING WAS NOT SUFFICIENT. *TR
Incident Nov 18, 2014
Power train, electrical systemFiled Oct 18, 2014
AT APPROX 47000 MI TRAVELING AT 65MPH A HEAVY THUD IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT THAT SOUNDED LIKE THE WHOLE ENGINE BLOCK HAD DROPPED OUT, WAS ABLE TO COAST OFF ROAD TO A VACANT LOT. TRANSMISSION TOAST WITH DAMAGE TO RING AND PINION GEARS,NEVER TOWED ANYTHING, CITY DRIVING TO WORK AND HOME MOSTLY.(47K) MILES. REALLY? 3500$ REPAIR. NEXT SPEEDOMETER FAILURE AT ABOUT 53K MILES, IM EITHER GOING 0MPH OR 120MPH. ALSO HAVE LOST ALOT OF BACKLIGHTING ON MY DASHBOARD INSTRUMENTATION ALONG WITH CD PLAYER. SEEMS THE CD PLAYER CANNOT EJECT A NON EXISTENT CD, JUST MAKES CLICKING NOISE AND SAYS CHECK DISC. NOW AT 59K MILES IM EXPERIENCING THE POPPING FRONT END SOUND WHEN TURNING SHARPLY IN REVERSE, POSSIBLY SUSPENSION OR A-ARM RELATED HAVE NOT LOOKED INTO YET. *TR
Incident Oct 2, 2012
Air bags, seat beltsCrash1 injuredFiled Oct 17, 2014
WAS DRIVING HOME ON THE HIGHWAY AND SWERVED HITTING THE DIVIDER WITH THE FRONT LEFT CORNER OF VEHICLE. THE SEATBELTS DID NOT HOLD ME IN MY SEAT AND MY HEAD SHATTERED THROUGH THE WINDOW STRIKING THE STREET LIGHT LAMP. AIRBAGS ALSO DID NOT DEPLOY MEANWHILE I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY GOING ABOUT 57MPH. THE INJURIES WERE DRASTIC INCLUDING PARTIAL AMPUTATION OF MY EAR, I WAS IN A COMA FOR A FEW WEEK, 3 SKULL FRACTURES, TBI, BRAIN BLEEDING AND THE LIST OF INJURIES CONTINUE TO GROW! *TR
Incident Mar 17, 2012
Electrical systemFiled Sep 15, 2014
THE SPEEDOMETER DOES NOT TRACK WITH THE SPEED OF THE VEHICLE PROPERLY. IT DOES NOT RESET TO ZERO WHEN THE TRUCK STOPS, AND CAN HAVE THE NEEDLE EXCEED THE MAXIMUM SPEED SHOWN. *TR
Incident Sep 6, 2007
Power train, air bags, traction control systemFiled Sep 10, 2014
2005 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO AIRBAG AND TRACTION CONTROL SERVICE LIGHTS CAME ON ALSO THE FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE STABILITY SYSTEM WAS DISABLED. *SMD
Incident Aug 13, 2014
Service brakesFiled Jul 18, 2014
FRONT BRAKE LINE RUSTED THROUGH SPEWING BRAKE FLUID. *TR
Incident Jul 18, 2014
Service brakesFiled Jul 11, 2014
I WAS SLOWING DOWN FOR A STOP LIGHT. AN ANIMAL RAN IN FRONT OF ME. I STEPPED HARD ON THE BRAKES. THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. NO PRIOR PROBLEMS. I HAD THE TRUCK TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC FOUND THE RIGHT FRONT STEEL BRAKE LINE RUPTURED. UPON FURTHER TESTING, THE LEFT FRONT STEEL BRAKE LINE ALSO RUPTURED. BOTH LINES WERE RUSTY. THE LINES DID NOT APPEAR TO BE COATED. NEW BRAKE LINES FROM NAPA HAD A COATING. WHEN THE FRONT BRAKES FAILED TO FUNCTION, THE REAR BRAKES DID VERY LITTLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT OF BRAKE LINES IS NOT A ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ITEM. *TR
Incident Jul 2, 2014
Electrical systemFiled Jun 2, 2014
THE SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING AT APPROXIMATELY 85000 MILES. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH 2005 AVALANCHES BUT FOR SOME REASON THIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *TR
Incident Jun 1, 2012
Air bagsFiled May 9, 2014
SERVICE AIR BAG GOES ON AND HAS BEEN DOING SO EVER SINCE THEN. THIS HAPPENS WHEN HUMIDITY IS HIGH OR AFTER A RAIN. IT STAYS ON UNTIL THINGS DRY OUT. HOWEVER, WHEN THIS IS ON THE AIR BAGS ARE DISABLED. *TR
Incident Aug 10, 2007
Power trainFiled May 9, 2014
SERVICE 4WHEEL DRIVE MESSAGE APPEARS. I HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM REPAIRED NUMEROUS TIMES. NO CODES ARE LISTED IN THE ONBOARD COMPUTER. TECHNICIANS CANNOT IDENTIFY THE FAILING COMPONENT. THEY REPLACE PARTS UNTIL THE MESSAGE GOES AWAY. THE VEHICLE SHIFTS INTO 4 WHEEL DRIVE WITHOUT WARNING. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME NUMEROUS TIMES. THIS HAPPENS DURING HIGH HUMIDITY OR RAINY CONDITIONS. NUMEROUS TSB HAVE BEEN ISSUED. ONE COMMON CAUSE IS WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR THAT IS PRONE TO FAIL DUE TO MOISTURE. CHEVY HAS NOT ISSUED A SAFETY RECALL. *TR
Incident Nov 1, 2007
Fuel system, gasolineFiled Apr 30, 2014
SUPPLY AND RETURN FUEL LINES HAVE A FLEXIBLE, SHIELDED SECTION AT THE FRONTMOST END ... THE HOSES CROSS AND THEREFORE RUB AGAINST ONE ANOTHER ... TOP HOSE BECAME WORN THROUGH, CAUSING COPIOUS QUANTITIES OF FUEL TO BE PUMPED OUT ONTO THE CROSS MEMBER AND ROADWAY ... EXTREME FIRE HAZARD. *JS
Incident Apr 1, 2014
Air bagsFiled Apr 26, 2014
I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY AT CRUISING SPEED AND I HAPPENED TO LOOK DOWN AND MY DIT SAYS SERVICE AIR BAGS AND SHORTLY AFTER ONSTAR CALLS ME ASKING IF EVERYTHING WAS ALRIGHT. I DID SOME RESEARCH AND GOT LED IN MANY DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS SAYING THERE WAS A RECALL FOR AIR BAG SENSORS AND ALSO RECALL IN THE T CONNECTOR IN THE DS KICK PANEL. *TR
Incident Apr 21, 2014
Electronic stability control (ESC)Filed Apr 20, 2014
TRUCK CUT OFF WHILE DRIVING SAYING REDUCED ENGINE SPEED AND SERVICE STABILITY AND NOW TRUCK WILL NOT CRANK WITH KEY IN IGNITION EVERYTHING GOES BACKWARDS ON DASH AND GOES BLANK ALSO WHEN ADJUSTING STEERING COLUMN SERVICE STABILITY LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF IS WHEN LOST POWER TO TRUCK. *TR
Incident Apr 17, 2014
NHTSA crash ratings
2005 Chevrolet Avalanche w/SAB; w/updated ESC
- Front, driver
- 3 out of 5 stars
- Front, passenger
- 4 out of 5 stars
- Side, front seat
- Not Rated
- Side, rear seat
- Not Rated
- Rollover
- 3 out of 5 stars
Rated under NHTSA's pre-2011 program, which scored each seat. These stars can't be compared with ratings from 2011 on.
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